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You may notice some of our maps are now on different paper. DBCA’s Parks & Wildlife Service have advised they will no longer be printing maps on the old waterproof paper for the following reasons: the plastic- coated maps are not environmentally friendly, and the cost of importing the plastic-coated paper is triple what it […]
Impression of the new Southern Terminus The Bibbulmun Track Foundation (BTF) is very pleased that the $150 million investment package to support WA’s tourism sector includes money for trail development and upgrades – including $1 million for the Bibbulmun Track. These works are to ensure the Track can meet increasing demand and continue to provide […]
The Great Southern Centre for Outdoor Recreation Excellence (GSCORE) are thrilled about the announcement by the McGowan Government of funding for trails and outdoor recreation in the Great Southern. Below is their media release with the details. Today the McGowan Government unveiled a $57.7 million package for the Great Southern as part of the WA […]
Denmark Visitor Centre Last Friday the 31st of July marked the final day of tourism trading for the Denmark Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre had been around for over 50 years and in that time grew to play an important role in Tourism for the region. With a very knowledgeable staff and volunteer base supporting […]
We’re excited to welcome members of Ultra Series WA as our newest Track maintenance team. The trail running organisation will coordinate a group to regularly check and tend the Track between Nut Road lookout and the Conspicuous Beach carpark, just west of Peaceful Bay. Volunteer Manager Helen Grimm with Melanee Maisey and Shaun Kaesler from […]
Tent poles are tensioned with shock cock – an elastic cord that helps the tent poles snap back together and keep their shape. Over time the elastic in the shock cord can deteriorate causing it to slump and eventually it will make your poles very hard and almost impossible to use. A replacement tent pole […]
The first 2020 ‘Field Day’ for maintenance volunteers was held in the Perth Hills on June 14. Field Days originally scheduled for locations on the south coast in May were postponed due to COVID-19, so this was the first opportunity for our maintenance coordinators and volunteers to get out onto the Track and make some […]
Bibbulmun Track Foundation Guided Tours Wander out Yonder with us and discover the spirit of Australia’s south west. Both tours are carefully compiled to combine a variety of day walks with off-Track accommodation. You will experience the varied landscape of the Bibbulmun Track, taking in the spectacular ocean views and coastal heathlands in the far […]
Despite the pandemic and lockdown, the Support Volunteers started 2020 on a high note by completing the Waalegh shelter extension. Waalegh is in the Disease Risk Area which requires a three-day period without rain before vehicle entry. Fortunately, but perversely, the expected autumn rains were late and sporadic so in early May a week’s fine […]
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation (BTF) is delighted that long-term Board Member, Mike Wood, has been appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List on 8 June 2020. Mike was nominated to recognise his long association with the BTF and his outstanding contribution to raising the profile […]